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Why does a switched reluctance motor need precise electronic control?

  1. It has no winding in its stator
  2. Torque is nonlinear against current
  3. It runs from a single phase only
  4. It needs a mechanical speed governor
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Correct answer: Torque is nonlinear against current

The torque does not follow current in a simple way, so phase switching must be exact.

Source: Lessons in Electric Circuits II: AC (Kuphaldt), 13.4: Reluctance Motor

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026